The more Oregon wins, the more it keeps dropping in the Bowl Championship Series standings.

The Ducks, who debuted at No. 3 last week despite being No. 2 in both polls, dropped to No. 4 on Sunday behind Alabama, Florida and Kansas State.

How bad a week did Oregon have?

Actually, the Ducks blitzed Arizona State 43-21 on Thursday in a game that was much more lopsided than the final score. Oregon led 43-7 in the second quarter before easing off the gas.

Oregon is still No. 2 in the two polls used in the BCS formula (USA Today coaches and Harris Interactive). The Ducks' problem continues to be weak computer numbers. Their strength of schedule should improve dramatically with remaining games against USC, Stanford and Oregon State.

If the standings hold, Alabama and Florida would have to play in the SEC title game. The question is whether an undefeated Kansas State could remain ahead of an undefeated Oregon. It's also possible No. 5 Notre Dame might leapfrog both schools.

One irony to note as the season plays out is that Kansas State canceled a scheduled game against Oregon this season, and that forced the Ducks to play FCS Tennessee Tech.

There are huge games this week with BCS implications, none bigger than Notre Dame at No. 8 Oklahoma. Florida and No. 10 Georgia also meet at neutral site Jacksonville, Fla.